§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many offers of sale of farms in the Falklands to the Falkland Islands Government are now outstanding; what is the total acreage and headage of sheep concerned; and if Her Majesty's Government have turned down any offers of sale since July 1982.
§ Mr. HurdThe Falkland Islands Government have reached an agreement to purchase the farms owned by Packe Brothers Ltd., which comprise some 150,000 acres carrying 30,000 sheep. The Falkland Islands Government are also in contact with the directors of the San Carlos estate who have offered to sell their land to the Falkland Islands Government for subdivision. This comprises some 108,000 acres carrying 27,500 sheep. No other offers of sale have been made since July 1982.